St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Richmond Grove, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 154th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 June 2015, report published 20 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school. The school's motto 'to be the best that you can be' is woven through its decisions and all that happens during the school day. It underpins the strong and respectful relationships that pupils develop with staff and with one another. Pupils are polite, confident and articulate. The school has high aspirations for pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Current pupils achieve well following improvements to the school's curriculum. Equally, they benefit from a very well-designed personal, social and mental health programme. Routines are established in the early years and embedded across the school. These contribute to a calm and purposeful learning environment. This allows pupils to do their best in lessons. Pupils are inquisitive and display positive attitudes towards their learning. Pupils say that 'learning is really important to help you thrive in everything you do'. Pupils have a strong understanding of a range of important issues, including equality and diversity. The school ensures that pupils understand fundamental British values, such as democracy and tolerance. Pupils are proud of the positive contribution that they make to their school, including acting as restorative champions or as members of the school council. A rich variety of visits and after-school activities enhance pupils' learning across the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the opportunities to recap and recall previous learning are at an earlier stage of development. This means that some pupils are less confident in recalling what they have been taught. The school should ensure that, in these subjects, teachers provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to practise, apply and secure their learning over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
219 pupils on roll, with places for 249
Schools near St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Eccles
- Phone
- 01612245347
- Address
- Richmond Grove, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0BT
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105550
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.